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DA52 NUY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 NUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,434 miles

Under covers Engine covers Wiper motor parking fault

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,434 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened Top mounts (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under covers Engine covers Wiper motor parking fault

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,579 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 73,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 72,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,551 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 71,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,920 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

eng man light on

n/s/f cv boot damp

Fail 4 Sep 2012 69,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eng man light on

eng running rought

exhaust center box corroded

n/s/f cv boot damp

oil level below min/ toped up 2 ltr

Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,044 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,312 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,382 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 44,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 38,297 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 31,475 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DA52 NUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA52 NUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA52 NUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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